Health

HEAD POUNDING? It’s possible that relief may actually be in a glass of beer instead of the aspirin bottle. According to new research, drinking two beers is more effective at relieving pain than taking painkillers, and not just for hangovers. Over the course of 18 studies, researchers from the University... Read More

AS IF WE NEEDED another reason to sip a daily glass of wine! New research has shown that a glass a day could help keep the mind sharp. Several scientific studies have linked the polyphenol resveratrol to a reduced risk in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, among other health benefits.... Read More

THE LIST OF health benefits derived from red wine is indeed a lengthy one.  Previous studies have linked it to lowering cancer risks, depression, heart disease and stroke . . . to name just a few.  And apparently, it helps fight acne, too.  Researchers from University of California, Los Angeles... Read More

FORGET AN apple-a-day, a daily pint sounds much nicer! According to new research, a pint of beer a day could help reduce the risk of having a stroke or developing cardiovascular disease. A Pennsylvania State University study of 8O,OOO adults found the natural decline in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good”... Read More

DRINKING RED WINE is widely regarded as protective against cardiovascular disease.  A report published in the american journal of medicine has found that a glass or two of red wine before lighting up a cigarette can counteract some of the short-term negative effects of smoking on blood vessels.  The study... Read More

IS RESVERATROL the elixir of life? It certainly seems that way. According to a study published in the journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism, resveratrol shown a potential for addressing a hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). An estimated 5 million to 6 million women in the... Read More

FOR MANY PEOPLE a glass of wine at the end of a stressful day is the perfect way to unwind. But there may be more to it than that as a new study claims that it functions as an antidepressant, helping to boost one’s mood. Scientists warned that, despite the... Read More

AS IF BECOMING a sommelier wasn’t already trendy enough, now it could be good for your brain! US researchers claim to have found a link between Master Sommeliers, who possess a heightened sense of smell, and a reduced risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The study, conducted by... Read More

MORE SUPPORT for the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. A study examining the link between alcohol intake and prostate cancer has found that light drinkers have a lower risk of developing the disease than both binge drinkers and abstainers. The research, conducted by the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol... Read More

COULD THE SECRET to a long and healthy marriage be as simple as enjoying a cocktail together? According to a study published in the journals of gerontology, married couples get on with each other better and for longer when both partners enjoy a drink. Researchers focused on 2767 heterosexual couples in... Read More